How to address mail to trinidad and tobago
To address mail to Trinidad and Tobago, you'll need to follow these guidelines:
Format:
- Use the following format for the address:
- Recipient's Name
- Street Address or Post Office Box Number
- City or Town
- Parish (optional)
- Postal Code (optional)
- Country: Trinidad and Tobago
- Use the following postal codes for major cities:
- Port of Spain: 100-199
- San Fernando: 500-599
- Chaguanas: 800-899
- Arima: 600-699
- Scarborough (Tobago): 700-799
Example:
- Mr. John Smith
- 123 Main Street
- Port of Spain
- Trinidad and Tobago
- W.I. (West Indies)
Additional Tips:
- Use the English name of the country, "Trinidad and Tobago", instead of the Spanish name, "República de Trinidad y Tobago".
- Trinidad and Tobago uses the metric system, so use metric weights and measurements.
- If you're sending mail to a specific parish, you can include it in the address. The parishes are:
- Trinidad: Port of Spain, Arima, San Juan-Laventille, Tunapuna-Piarco, Chaguanas, Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Mayaro-Rio Claro, Sangre Grande, Princes Town, and Penal-Debe.
- Tobago: Scarborough, Roxborough, Speyside, and Mason Hall.
- If you're sending mail to a post office box, use the format: "Post Office Box [number], [city or town], Trinidad and Tobago".
International Postal Rates:
- Check with your local post office or postal service for the current international postal rates to Trinidad and Tobago.
- You can also check the Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation's website for more information on postal rates and services.
By following these guidelines, you should be able to address your mail correctly and ensure it reaches its destination in Trinidad and Tobago.